The Larry Meiller Show

According to the CDC, more than 28 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. But, more than 8 million people don't know they have it. A UW-Madison professor talks about strengthening diabetic care in underserved communities.

The National Institutes of Health and the Lupus Foundation of America estimate that 1.5 million Americans have either lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. We talk about the connection between these autoimmune diseases and why they can be difficult to diagnose.

We explore the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters. Our guest is the author of a collection of short stories that are interconnected by one family.

At-home genetic testing kits, like AncestryDNA and 23andMe, are a popular way to trace family history. An expert from the Wisconsin Historical Society shares tools that are available to find our ancestors.

Seed shortages are still a problem in the gardening industry. We talk with the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds about what his company is doing to meet the demands. We also look at new seed varieties from around the world.

In 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection received 11,750 consumer complaints. The state agency compiled a list of the top ten complaints. Our guests explain.

Call them groundhogs, woodchucks or whistle pigs, these hibernating animals are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. We find out more about groundhogs with our wildlife expert. We also talk about snowy owls, turkey permits and federal conservation activity.

Packer fans witnessed another loss in the NFL playoffs and this time it was against the San Francisco 49ers. We talk with a sports journalist about the future of the team as well as get an update on other Wisconsin sports.

The Super Bowl and the 2022 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. A training expert explains how sports injuries happen and what it takes athletes to get back in the game.

Wisconsin winters typically mean frigid temperatures, wind chill advisories and snow. But how does 2022 compare to previous years? The weather guys join us once again to explain. Plus, we explore why our homes are so dry this time of year.

A new project from the Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison is looking at ways to turn dairy residue into useful products. Our guests explain how this can support farmers and improve environmental sustainability.

Orchids may seem exotic, but with the right care most make great houseplants. We talk with an expert about how to choose the right variety, how to get them to bloom and how to propagate.

A new version of the omicron coronavirus variant is surfacing across the globe. It’s called the ‘stealth variant.’ An infectious disease specialist brings us the latest science. Plus, we learn how effective COVID-19 vaccines are against omicron and how easily the virus can spread.

In 2020, PBS Wisconsin Education created ‘Meet the Lab,’ which is a collection of educational resources for middle school science classrooms. This month, the lab added a new resource called, ‘Virus Investigators: Superpowered by Microscopy.’ We learn how it works and why virus research matters.

This year’s Wetland Science Conference will focus on community based approaches to wetland conservation. We talk about the event with the Outreach Programs Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association and keynote speaker Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill.